How to care for our cat's hair

If there is something that our feline friends have, it is hair. It is estimated that, on average, a cat has more than 20,000 hairs for every square centimeter of skin. Therefore, today on our blog we are going to give you a series of tips and tricks so that our cat's fur is always in perfect condition.

• First of all, we must take great care of our diet . At Dibaq Mascotas we recommend our range of Fitmin Purity feeds, which promote the health of our pet's coat; Within this range, Fitmin Purity Indoor food is especially indicated for cats that live indoors, which contains 69% proteins of animal origin.
• Brush your cat frequently. It is important that you get used to brushing from a young age. Brushing is essential to avoid the accumulation of dead hair that can be swallowed. Let's remember that the cat is an animal that grooms itself daily with its tongue and if it swallows too many, hairballs will form in its stomach. Brushing should be soft and pleasant and you should avoid doing it against the grain.
• Use special brushes depending on the breed of your cat and the length of its hair. Your veterinary professional will be able to guide you in choosing the brushes, combs or spikes that best suit your cat.
• Be very attentive to the knots that may form in your cat's fur; If you do not remove them properly, you can get hurt when you try to remove them in the bathroom with your tongue.
• Is it advisable to bathe cats? It depends. If your cat goes outside, gets very dirty, or does not clean itself properly (for example, due to health or age), you should bathe it once a month. To do this, always use special products for them and thoroughly remove any remaining shampoo.
• Another option to remove occasional dirt from the cat's fur is to use very soft baby wipes , but this should only be a sporadic remedy.

If you notice a change in the shine of the coat or a fall that does not respond to any apparent cause, we recommend that you consult your trusted veterinarian.